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Christopher S. Pelizari
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chris@wytout.com
 

EXPERIENCE

Parts Department Manager, Backus Motors, Inc., Stafford Springs , CT (July 2003–November 2008)

·   Carried out all functions related to the daily and continuing operation of a new car dealership’s parts department, until the company closed in November, 2008.

·   Managed parts inventory within overhead guidelines to ensure on-time delivery of parts.  Purchased inventory within strict budget guidelines. Implemented and maintained department procedures resulting in greater efficiency.  Grew internal and external parts sales year over year in a deteriorating market.

·   Assisted body shop manager by handling all body shop paperwork, initiating, tracking and closing all repair orders and keeping related paperwork organized in customer files.

·   Worked with insurance companies and adjusters to arrange on-site estimates, ensure timely payments, and obtain repair supplement.  Additionally, performed crash estimates using CCC Comp-Est software.

·   Functioned as the company’s sole information technology person.  Assisted coworkers with all computer-related questions and concerns. Performed hardware and software troubleshooting, maintenance and upgrades as required.

 

Owner, Christopher S. Pelizari d/b/a Divalish, Windsor , CT (January 2005–September 2006)

·   Managed an internet sales business that centered on women’s fashion accessories.

·   Developed all sales and marketing strategies, implemented and maintained a web presence, performed sales, customer service, purchasing, and accounting duties as required.

 

Associate, Pelizari Farm Sales, Inc., Stafford Springs , CT (June 1996–July 2003)

·   Functioned as a part-time retail salesperson, as necessary, for a family business.

·   Performed other tasks as needed, including bookkeeping, placing stock orders, and merchandising.

 

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

·   Ability to multitask and adapt quickly to sudden or frequent changes.

·   Strong customer service skills.

·   Solid computer hardware and software skills, including the ability to grasp proprietary systems quickly.

·   Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint, CompEst Automotive Crash Estimating System.

 

EDUCATION

B.A., University of Connecticut , Storrs , CT  

      Major: Economics
Graduation date: December 2000

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